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News & Opportunities for African Students in Japan

Deadline ExtendedSeptember 18, 2025

JICA Development Research Fellowship — Deadline Extended to January 2026

JICA Development Research Fellowship — Deadline Extended to January 2026

JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) has announced an extension of the application deadline for its Development Research Fellowship program. The new deadline is January 15, 2026, giving African students additional time to prepare their applications.

The fellowship supports African students pursuing postgraduate studies in Japan in fields related to development, including economics, public policy, agriculture, health, and environmental science. The extended deadline applies to all eligible African countries.

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